Sydney Theatre Company presents
A Sydney Theatre Company and Melbourne Theatre Company production
COSÌ
By Louis Nowra
A joyous love-letter to the stage
This heart-warming and hilarious Australian comedy comes to STC for the first time.
Set in a psychiatric facility, Così is a play about friendship, romance, infidelity and difference. It’s 1971 and Australia is protesting the war in Vietnam. But inside the asylum, the inmates are listening to Mozart, learning their lines and occasionally skipping their medication. It’s art, it’s mayhem, it’s a wonderful roller coaster all the way to opening night.
The icing on the cake is that it’s all based on playwright Louis Nowra’s own life. In the 1970s, he himself directed a musical with inmates from Melbourne’s Mont Park Asylum. The one-off performance brought joy to everyone involved.
Now, former STC Resident Director Sarah Goodes (fresh from winning a Helpmann Award for The Children) brings this joy to our stage. With its cast of loveable characters, Così offers a touching reminder of how art can make our spirits soar.
Approx. duration 2hrs 20 mins (including interval). Subject to change. More info
Content warning Strong language, adult themes. Subject to change. More info
Cosi was first performed by Company B at the Belvoir Street Theatre in 1992.
Ticket information
Tickets are on sale now only to 2019 Season Ticket Holders as an exclusive benefit.
For everyone else, tickets are only available with a Season Ticket (a pack of 6 or more plays). Find out more.
Season Ticket prices
Saturday evening A Reserve $86
Adult A Reserve $82
Concession $65
Seniors cardholder $74
Preview $64
Under 30 $64
Single tickets
Single tickets for this show go on sale on 18 Feb. Sign up to our enews for early access to tickets.
Transaction fees may apply
Season Ticket bookings (packs of 6 or more plays): no fees
Single ticket bookings: $7.50 online; $8 telephone; $0 Box Office counter
Dates
Previews 1 - 4 Nov 2019
Season 6 Nov - 14 Dec 2019
Performance start times
Preview performances 8pm
In-season evening performances Mon & Tue 6.30pm; Wed – Sat 8pm
Matinee performances Wed 1pm; Sat 2pm
Schools Days performances Tue 6.30pm Wed 11.30am
Approx. duration 2hrs 20 mins (including interval). Subject to change. More info
Pricing and ticket information
Tickets are on sale now only to 2019 Season Ticket Holders as an exclusive benefit.
For everyone else, tickets are only available with a Season Ticket (a pack of 6 or more plays). Find out more.
Season Ticket prices
Saturday evening A Reserve $86
Adult A Reserve $82
Concession $65
Seniors cardholder $74
Preview $64
Under 30 $64
Single tickets
Single tickets for this show go on sale on 18 Feb. Sign up to our enews for early access to tickets.
Prices correct at the time of publication and subject to change without notice. Exact prices will be displayed with seat selection.
Authorised ticket sellers
The only authorised ticket sellers for this event are Sydney Theatre Company and Sydney Opera House. Only tickets purchased by authorised agencies should be considered valid and reliable. More info
General terms and conditions for tickets and attendance at Sydney Opera House events
For further information on general terms and detail on resale restrictions please visit the Sydney Opera House website.
Transaction fees may apply
Season Ticket bookings (packs of 6 or more plays): no fees
Single ticket bookings: $7.50 online; $8 telephone; $0 Box Office counter
Concession, seniors and under 30 tickets
Suitable and valid identification must be provided for collection of tickets and at the venue, such as your concession or proof of age card. Alternatively, you may email a copy of your identification to boxoffice@sydneytheatre.com.au. Please quote your booking reference number.
Access requirements
For specific access requirements, please call Box Office on (02) 9250 1777 to book your seats.
Schools Days
Tue 12 Nov 6.30pm
Wed 13 Nov 11.30am
Our Education program
Director Sarah Goodes
Set Designer Dale Ferguson
Costume Designer Jonathon Oxlade
With
Paul Blackwell, Esther Hannaford, Rob Menzies, Hunter Page-Lochard, Rahel Romahn, Katherine Tonkin
This listing is updated as cast and creatives are confirmed in the lead-up to the production, and if there are any changes to the team. Ensure you have the most up-to-date information about each play by opting in to our enewsletter.
Insight Events
We offer a range of free and ticketed events designed to give you further insight into our plays. Find out more about our Insight Events.
Pre-season Briefing
Mon 28 Oct 6.45pm
Richard Wherrett Studio
FREE, but bookings are essential as capacity is limited.
Bookings available from Mon 18 Feb. Sign up to our enews to stay in the loop.
Night with the Actors
Mon 25 Nov post-show
Mon 2 Dec post-show
Praise for Louis Nowra's Così:
“Australian theatre's great take on madness, filtered with a distinctly local sense of place and of humour.” Sydney Morning Herald
“Packed with laughs and pathos.” Variety
